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Supplier Development Engineer

Supplier Development Engineer

Third Party International Inc. • Seattle, WA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$45.00 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement

Supplier Development Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Seattle, WA metro area
Rate: $45-55/hr
Company: Third Party International
Engagement: Part time Consultant
Travel: Up to 25 percent


Third Party International is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing clients with supplier performance, qualification, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands on engineer with experience in high precision machined parts who can work directly with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.


About the Role


You will serve as the technical interface between the client and key suppliers. You will assess supplier capabilities, lead improvement plans, support qualification of new sources, and drive corrective actions tied to quality and delivery issues. Work includes on site supplier engagement, data driven problem solving, and coordination with internal engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.


Key Responsibilities


  • Qualify new suppliers including capability assessments, process reviews, and readiness planning
  • Lead supplier development activities to improve on time delivery, reduce escapes, and strengthen process control
  • Drive corrective actions using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and root cause analysis
  • Support APQP, PPAP, FAI, control plans, and inspection planning as applicable to the commodity
  • Review drawings and specifications and ensure technical and quality requirements are correctly flowed down and understood
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and lead recurring performance reviews and recovery plans
  • Partner with internal teams across supply chain, engineering, and quality to align supplier actions to program needs
  • Support audits and supplier surveillance activities as required
Required Qualifications


  • Five or more years of supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related experience
  • Direct experience with either high precision machined parts or printed circuit board manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD and T where applicable
  • Experience with first article packages, inspection plans, and supplier documentation control
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with suppliers on site
  • Ability to travel up to 25 percent
Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments and familiarity with AS9100 expectations
  • Experience with special processes, critical characteristics, and traceability requirements
  • Six Sigma or lean tools experience
  • Background supporting supplier transfers, resourcing, or capacity expansion
About Third Party International


Third Party International thirdparty.biz provides engineering, quality, and supply chain professionals to aerospace and defense manufacturers across the United States. We deploy experienced consultants to stabilize supplier performance, support new source qualification, and improve execution across the supply base.


If you have strong supplier development experience with precision machining and you are interested in a consulting opportunity through Third Party International, we invite you to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.

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